Thanksgiving

Gossip Girl tied up in knots

Matt Smith — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:20:00 -0800

Break out the grade book. It's time to rank our favorite Upper East Siders' performances on Gossip Girl's always eventful Thanksgiving episode.

Thanksgiving with Gossip Girl

Deirdre Kaye — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:48:00 -0800

My, my, my how things have changed! Do you remember our very first Thanksgiving with Gossip Girl? We do! In 2007, we had two Thanksgivings as we were also offered flashbacks from 2006. Boy, was that a year.

Cyber Monday tech-savvy tips and tricks

Nayri Leanna Gregor — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Since Black Friday's premiere in the 1960s, times have really changed. You can forget about cutting your Thanksgiving dinner short, waking up at the crack of dawn, camping out in the freezing cold, standing in long lines and fighting the crowds to get to the doorbuster deals. With the Internet revolution, online shopping and digital coupons, you now get access to an abundance of deals at the click of a mouse.

Elmo in, Snoopy out at Thanksgiving Parade

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:04:00 -0800

Viewers of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were surprised to see an Elmo balloon floating along, considering his voice is in disgrace. But Sesame Street seems determined to, heh heh, rise above the haters.

The best Thanksgiving leftover recipes

Diana De Cicco — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0800

Whether you can't get enough of Thanksgiving or tend to dread Thanksgiving leftovers, you can turn what's left of your Turkey Day feast into deliciously different dishes that will feed your appreciation of the holiday of thanks.

How to properly store Thanksgiving leftovers

Sarah Brooks — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:05:00 -0800

One of the best things about Thanksgiving is all the delicious leftovers you have, for extra meals in the following days. Make them last as long as possible by storing them correctly.

In a pickle: What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers

Sarah Brooks — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800

On average, Thanksgiving dinner typically consists of one side dish per person. That's a lot of food! That being said, there's no getting around all the fabulous leftovers that are certain to come.

The after outfit: Forgiving post-thanksgiving styles

Chrissy Callahan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:30:00 -0800

The world doesn't have to know about the extra piece of pumpkin pie you ate for Thanksgiving. Cover up any lumps and bumps flawlessly with these flattering fashion picks.

How to carve a turkey

Audrey Luzader — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

For those of us who aren’t as savvy in the kitchen as our mothers and grandmothers were, you’re in luck. We’ve got great step-by-step turkey carving tips that are sure to leave your guests impressed.

Add a little Kenny Chesney to your turkey and football

Meagan Morris — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:49:00 -0800

Kenny Chesney is set to celebrate Thanksgiving on FOX with a halftime performance at the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins game.

It's all gravy: How to eat like Kobayashi but look like Mila Kunis

Julie Sprankles — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800

World-class competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi can put back food like it’s nobody’s business! Here are a few tips for purveying Thanksgiving’s delectable dishes T.K. style and walking away as un-puffy as Mila Kunis.

Rihanna and Elmo's Black Friday shopping list

Kat Hobza — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:09:00 -0800

Black Friday and 4 a.m. doorbusters are not just for bargain hunters and the financially challenged. Despite their loot, several celebrities look forward to Black Friday so they can secure the things that are missing in their lives at a reasonable price. Here are celebs you may see out and about on Black Friday*…

Turkey hotline is open for another holiday season

Erica Sagon — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800

For thousands of home cooks with turkey dilemmas, Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line comes to the rescue during the holidays. Here is a behind-the-scenes peek at this 29-year-old tradition.

Ryan Blair on being thankful

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Single dad Ryan Blair has a lot to be thankful for this year. The 35-year-old millionaire, philanthropist and New York Times best selling author overcame tremendous adversity to turn his life around. But this year takes on an even greater meaning as his mother just awoke from an 18-month coma.

How to make Thanksgiving table decorations

Mckenna Bailey — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:16:00 -0800

The holidays mean two things — family time and decked-out homes. And it seems like every Thanksgiving table is cuter than the last . Don't be left out of this decoration craze — we’ve created some simple steps to make your Thanksgiving dinner as beautiful as it is delicious.

3 Places to get your makeup done for Thanksgiving dinner

Ashley Haines — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:02:00 -0800

You've finally figured out what you want to wear to that upcoming dinner party, but you're not so sure about the makeup. Don't worry! There are plenty of places you can go to get pretty for the holiday.

Frozen fall mocktails

Claire Gallam — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Since it's socially unacceptable to give kids real cocktails during the holidays, we whipped up some delicious nonalcoholic mocktails to serve the little ones this festive season! Each of these three frozen drinks looks and sounds like a boozy delight, just without any of the booze. With how good these look, you might find us hanging out at the kid's table this year!

Cranberry granita

Claire Gallam — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Cranberry sauce gets a bad rap, and there's a few reasons why. For one, many of us grew up on that goopy, from-the-can gelatin weird aunt Mildred would serve every year. Secondly, the tart flavor of the cranberry is often covered up by way too much sugar, leaving you with a too-sweet side dish. Instead of writing off another sauce recipe, why not try something a little different? This granita is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, plus you serve it as a dessert because it's frozen!

Kim Kardashian: What the infamous are really grateful for this Thanksgiving

Kat Hobza — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:33:00 -0800

Isn’t it great to be an American, where all you need to make it big is an infamous dad, a high-pitched voice, a Disney princess face, and a huge a**? There are a few high-profile celebs who are famous for being famous, and they are particularly grateful this holiday season. Here’s who, and why*…

Movies to watch over the boring holiday break

Tyler Kurbat — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800

Halloween and Christmas hog most of the seasonal movie fun, but we managed to come up with a list of films perfectly suited for the Thanksgiving spirit!

Best bakeries in the country for Thanksgiving dessert

Kortney Tenaglia — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:59:00 -0800

Looking for the extraordinary pumpkin pie or Thanksgiving dessert this season? No fear, there are top-notch bakeries all across the nation just waiting for you to pick up one of their pies or goodies —- your family will love you for it. SheKnows scoped out the US for the best. Here are our fab four — we hope you're near one!